[Recreational training of the elderly in the prevention of osteoporosis].
Osteoporosis is typical for the elderly. Osteoporotic fractures significantly interfere with the every day's life of the elderly. However, it can be kept under control and the elderly themselves can do the most for their bones. Important part of therapy and prevention of osteoporosis is regular and properly guided physical activity. The elderly must completely change their physical activities. The author presents a protocol of daily physical activities. Isometric exercises and aerobic training is described with focus on walking and running as the most adequate physical activity for the elderly. Basic advice for allowed degrees of loading and useful tips for buying of proper walking and running shoes are quoted.
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Odjel za medicinsku rehabilitaciju, Opća bolnica Celje, Celje, Slovenija.
D000368:Aged; D015444:Exercise; D006801:Humans; D010024:Osteoporosis / Q000517:prevention & control*; D015663:Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal / Q000517:prevention & control